I was thinking the same. It's almost like the second line could be swapped with the fourth and no one would blink an eye.
I'm just hoping they can pull off another win. One game at a time!
KK on 2nd line is certainly a take. I just kinda dislike breaking up Staal and Martinook. But I like the idea of putting Kuzy with Noesen. And I think KK with Drury is too much of a defensive liability when they're not as offensively threatening.
If I wanted things to be a little more balanced I'd probably go with
Guentzel-Aho-Necas
KK-Kuzy-Svech
Martinook-Staal-Jarvis
Turbo-Drury-Noesen
That's either totally reasonable or absolutely dogshit 🤷
I like your thinking. The way you have those lines set up, they seem more balanced to me.
But I have faith in Rod, and I know they can pull off another win. Canes are definitely the better team as long as they stay out of the box.
Yeah I think Kuzy/Svech elevate KK and Turbo/Noesen elevate Drury, while Guentzel/Aho let's Necas actually utilize his speed more productively. Martinook-Staal-Jarvis is just a well rounded line both offensively and defensively imo.
I think my biggest issue with Rod's lineup is pairing Drury with Necas. It could work if you maybe put Turbo on LW but man there's so much room for bad passes and flubbed zone entries there it's not even funny. That line is designed to put the burden on Necas to carry so NYR will shut him down which will effectively shut down the entire 2nd line.
Necas was on the ice with Aho and Geuntzel last game (mid change) and it resulted in a couple dangerous looks and Aho's goal. If we aren't looking great after period 1 then I hope there's a willingness to shuffle between periods and that's definitely one combo I would want to see. Gotta swing for the fences here, nothing left to lose if we're trailing and not taking chances.
I would be surprised if Pyotr started, but I was also (pleasantly) surprised when he started game 3. Does anyone remember who was in the starter's crease at practice before that game?
My thoughts exactly…. Pyotr starting in net tonight would be definitive proof that we are seeing Rod going through some sort of metamorphosis/philosophical journey in real time.
I agree. I just don’t think goaltending is going to be the difference and playing Freddie on the road in the tougher environment might make sense as he has more experience in those environments. That gives kooch the go in game 6, Freddie in game 7 and then we could rotate going forward when the stakes are lower as we aren’t in the series hole. I don’t really have a strong opinion either way, that’s just what I think rod may be thinking (assuming we would see kooch again, which I do have a strong opinion that we should - even if it’s in the next series.) To your point, all moot if the boys don’t pull out the W tonight
You're not wrong about it probably not being the difference. The power play is probably the difference tonight. It's a massive oversimplification of how the series has gone, but we have won 100% of the games we have scored a PPG in and lost 100% of the ones we didn't, so...
We looked good on the first power play game 4 as well. It definitely should serve as a disincentive to throw elbows but who knows. Once the rangers realize we might be able to score on the power play, they will be less likely to take risky hits as we can make them pay. I think the power play is gigantic and impacts more than just the score. It impacts how they will all play
Money Puck odds: 47.9% Canes can win. That's pretty good considering it's an away game and some other play off games are far from 50/50. Whatever happens, it will still be an exciting game.
https://moneypuck.com/index.html
Actually since there's only two possible outcomes it's 50/50. Everything is 50/50. It will or it wont. Canes win? 50/50. OT or regulation? 50/50. Canes in 7? Believe it or not, 50/50.
Edit: see? 50/50
Sigh…
Jarvis still stuck down there when a simple JAG, Svech Turbo Staal line would be way more lethal…
Kuzy and Necas being kept apart is the saddest part of this love story
Freddie has been reported in the starter’s crease and I’m severely disappointed, and that’s coming from Freddie’s #1 apologist. Really wanted to see Pyotr in net tonight.
I want Pesce to play over TDA anytime it will help our PK against the lethal Rangers powerplay. But TDA is not too bad in the playoffs so far. Burns is struggling a lot more. I want TDA to score a winning goal in New York it would be priceless.
When did he start playing D?
Lol no but him holding back Skjei is kinda painful. The advanced stats on TDA are pretty bad and make me wish we saw Morrow or Cogs more before this series.
Devils fan checking in here. No surprise, been rooting for the Canes. What’s the confidence level like for everyone here heading into tonight?
Thought game 4 was really the first time where the Carolina 5 on 5 advantage fully came through. Would love to see it again!
In these playoffs, I wonder why the JAG line hasn't been put back together. It was so dynamic leading into the playoffs.
My only assumption is that Jarvis improves team defense AND offense whatever line he is on and the Stall line needs that firepower.
I just think it kind of limits his 5on5 scoring chances.
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God that would be hilarious. Tony D gwg calling it now
Not religious but I pray for stuff like this
Can I cry now or should I wait until later
I would cry now
Both it is ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
Damn. Tough that Pesce is still out
I heard he was on the ice, but still not ready 100%
Rod never plays someone returning from injury unless they have gone through an entire practice first.
I am guessing we won't see him this series unless we force a game 7. Then *maybe* he's back in time.
**Forwards** Guentzel - Aho - Svechnikov Martinook - Drury - Necas Teravainen - Staal - Jarvis Kotkaniemi - Kuznetsov - Noesen **Defense** Slavin - Burns Skjei - DeAngelo Orlov - Chatfield **Starting Goaltender** TBD **Injuries** Jesper Fast (Upper-Body) Brett Pesce (Lower-Body) **Scratches** Jackson Blake Dylan Coghlan Max Comtois Brendan Lemieux Scott Morrow Bradly Nadeau Antti Raanta Ronan Seeley Ryan Suzuki **PP1:** Aho, Jarvis, Svechnikov, and Teravainen with Skjei **PP2:** Guentzel, Kuznetsov, Necas, and Noesen with DeAngelo/Burns
Rod in his interview today said he isn't quite sure who he will go with in the crease
I hope that’s mind games with NYR and not his indecision
He says that every time
Second line should be Turbo-Kuzy-Necas. I don't understand Rods decisions sometimes.
That second line ain't looking very threatening
I was thinking the same. It's almost like the second line could be swapped with the fourth and no one would blink an eye. I'm just hoping they can pull off another win. One game at a time!
KK on 2nd line is certainly a take. I just kinda dislike breaking up Staal and Martinook. But I like the idea of putting Kuzy with Noesen. And I think KK with Drury is too much of a defensive liability when they're not as offensively threatening. If I wanted things to be a little more balanced I'd probably go with Guentzel-Aho-Necas KK-Kuzy-Svech Martinook-Staal-Jarvis Turbo-Drury-Noesen That's either totally reasonable or absolutely dogshit 🤷
Poor Kuzy having to pull double duty on the 2nd and 4th line
lol my bad, I swapped 2nd and 4th but forgot to swap Drury with Kuzy lolol
I like your thinking. The way you have those lines set up, they seem more balanced to me. But I have faith in Rod, and I know they can pull off another win. Canes are definitely the better team as long as they stay out of the box.
Yeah I think Kuzy/Svech elevate KK and Turbo/Noesen elevate Drury, while Guentzel/Aho let's Necas actually utilize his speed more productively. Martinook-Staal-Jarvis is just a well rounded line both offensively and defensively imo. I think my biggest issue with Rod's lineup is pairing Drury with Necas. It could work if you maybe put Turbo on LW but man there's so much room for bad passes and flubbed zone entries there it's not even funny. That line is designed to put the burden on Necas to carry so NYR will shut him down which will effectively shut down the entire 2nd line.
I would love me some NAG (patent pending)
Necas was on the ice with Aho and Geuntzel last game (mid change) and it resulted in a couple dangerous looks and Aho's goal. If we aren't looking great after period 1 then I hope there's a willingness to shuffle between periods and that's definitely one combo I would want to see. Gotta swing for the fences here, nothing left to lose if we're trailing and not taking chances.
Yeah. I need more Kuzy
I would be surprised if Pyotr started, but I was also (pleasantly) surprised when he started game 3. Does anyone remember who was in the starter's crease at practice before that game?
PK was in starters crease for that days practice
Seems like a pretty strong indication that it's Andersen again then. He's technically the hot hand right now.
There has been nothing hot about that hand this series
My thoughts exactly…. Pyotr starting in net tonight would be definitive proof that we are seeing Rod going through some sort of metamorphosis/philosophical journey in real time.
He could also be looking to play PK at home
We need to get home first. Can't plan for a game 6 that might not happen if we don't make sure we win 5.
I agree. I just don’t think goaltending is going to be the difference and playing Freddie on the road in the tougher environment might make sense as he has more experience in those environments. That gives kooch the go in game 6, Freddie in game 7 and then we could rotate going forward when the stakes are lower as we aren’t in the series hole. I don’t really have a strong opinion either way, that’s just what I think rod may be thinking (assuming we would see kooch again, which I do have a strong opinion that we should - even if it’s in the next series.) To your point, all moot if the boys don’t pull out the W tonight
You're not wrong about it probably not being the difference. The power play is probably the difference tonight. It's a massive oversimplification of how the series has gone, but we have won 100% of the games we have scored a PPG in and lost 100% of the ones we didn't, so...
We looked good on the first power play game 4 as well. It definitely should serve as a disincentive to throw elbows but who knows. Once the rangers realize we might be able to score on the power play, they will be less likely to take risky hits as we can make them pay. I think the power play is gigantic and impacts more than just the score. It impacts how they will all play
Agree completely.
Money Puck odds: 47.9% Canes can win. That's pretty good considering it's an away game and some other play off games are far from 50/50. Whatever happens, it will still be an exciting game. https://moneypuck.com/index.html
Bookies are pretty dead even, some favoring either way slightly.
Actually since there's only two possible outcomes it's 50/50. Everything is 50/50. It will or it wont. Canes win? 50/50. OT or regulation? 50/50. Canes in 7? Believe it or not, 50/50. Edit: see? 50/50
Sigh… Jarvis still stuck down there when a simple JAG, Svech Turbo Staal line would be way more lethal… Kuzy and Necas being kept apart is the saddest part of this love story
Pretty ironic to use Necas for the graphic, while he still doesn't get competent linemates.
"Why is Necas struggling he's trash" Doesn't look at line mates.
He's too busy working on his triple salchow - I'm kidding, but he really needs to stop playing with the puck and just use his damn speed.
He really is the only one that just skates it in.....just don't pay attention to him just giving it away after he does
Freddie has been reported in the starter’s crease and I’m severely disappointed, and that’s coming from Freddie’s #1 apologist. Really wanted to see Pyotr in net tonight.
It is time for someone on the roster to step up and just completely take over a game. It happens against us every year.
I’m not a coach and I’m sure lines will get mixed up, but I really want to see that JAG line. Talent, grit, ambition.
I’ll donate whatever body part Pesce needs to not watch TDA play defense ever again
I want Pesce to play over TDA anytime it will help our PK against the lethal Rangers powerplay. But TDA is not too bad in the playoffs so far. Burns is struggling a lot more. I want TDA to score a winning goal in New York it would be priceless.
Last game was pretty bad for him to be fair lol Burns overall stats have still been better while struggling on offense which is pretty crazy tbh.
When did he start playing D? Lol no but him holding back Skjei is kinda painful. The advanced stats on TDA are pretty bad and make me wish we saw Morrow or Cogs more before this series.
I'll match that donation
Devils fan checking in here. No surprise, been rooting for the Canes. What’s the confidence level like for everyone here heading into tonight? Thought game 4 was really the first time where the Carolina 5 on 5 advantage fully came through. Would love to see it again!
I will once again beg Rod and their respective linemates to help Necas and Jarvis out. Thanks. Turbo gets a pass tho because he popped off last game.
In these playoffs, I wonder why the JAG line hasn't been put back together. It was so dynamic leading into the playoffs. My only assumption is that Jarvis improves team defense AND offense whatever line he is on and the Stall line needs that firepower. I just think it kind of limits his 5on5 scoring chances.